Retro Gaming Gatekeepers SUCK! Stop Acting Like A CULT!
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- čas přidán 23. 10. 2023
- Gatekeeping in the retro gaming world... my rant for the day.
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i agree with you the last few years since i got my old amiga a1200 out of the loft and realised what i can no add to it to upgrade it for future use is amazing .. but im in a catch 22 here as i have the original hardware i have an advantage (somewhat) as all the game are freely avaiable but trying to get newish hardware the cost are totally crazy for things so emulation for me is a way to go on some of my other systems like nes-snes and arcade i just use an mid 2000's pc for all that and again the games are easy to find and get working but with the beifits of being pld on my modern lg 4k tv
@@davethorne3925 that's really cool. I'd like to see some vids of games being played on your Amiga!
Nothing will ever beat being 12 years old and getting together at a friends house in 1986 on the weekend staying up all night playing Super Mario Bros., Kung Fu, etc. on the original NES. But, I don't mind playing good emulators. It's more for my own nostalgia and great memories growing up.
There were so many great games! For me, the Genesis and especially the SNES were halcyon days in video games. Today, everything is beautiful but I feel as though the magic and creativity has largely gone out.
At this point NES emulation is very good on any reasonably modern emulator/emulation core.
I hear yeah bro , that why I still rock some of my old school 80s threw late 90s games on emulators .
I'm looking for a 8bitdo N30 Bluetooth with the turbo buttons. (buttons next to eachother)still haven't found one yet and 8bitdo doesn't makes those anymore. I'm used to the old controllers to play mario
I remember when goldeneye was call of duty of its time before true online multi-player.
Dude, I agree with everything you said, but I was so stressed through the entire video that you would end your rant before you got to save the princess.
Dude, I wanted to hi five myself when I finished recording myself talking. I had no clue how long I was talking because I had my recording software minimized so the green screen background wouldnt reflect in my glasses LOL.
I can't believe I didn't realize that Bullet Bills were immune to fireballs until watching this video lol
Gatekeeping and fanboys are the most irritating part of retro gaming. I tend to ignore them. I can figure out how I want to play games on my own and don't need their approval.
.... gatekeeping is NECESSARY in today's ever-corrupting society. Look at what WotC has done to Dungeons & Dragons, with them becoming the NEW gatekeepers. Someone's ALWAYS gonna gatekeep the good stuff, for better or for worse. Life isn't just black and white..... keep watching and learning.
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Exactly. Just play what you love and forget they exist. They are just a bunch of losers who can't hack anyone whos not like them
And this does not even include the age old Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo, PC gate keeping for modern gaming!
These people are always good for a little bit of trolling though as they tend to get very up tight when trolled rofl.
Good for you. Not everyone can figure that out though. Some people try to play retro games on massive HDTVs without any upscaling or on poor-quality emulators and then declare that the original console itself was trash or hasn't aged well. I think that's one of the sources for the arguments.
My problem with the community is how obsessive people get with collecting. They find a deal for some games on Fb marketplace that they have to jump on, simply because it's a good price and they have no interest in actually playing the game. It's more about "screwing over granny" who doesn't know the value rather than buying the game to play it. It's collecting community now, not so much a gaming community. This collecting greed has caused the prices to skyrocket too
I completely agree! As someone who really enjoys playing on original hardware, because of the historical aspect and the fact this was how they were meant to be played, it’s very disheartening to see these insane prices on games that I really want to experience for the first time. I know they are just selling trying to make a profit, and they don’t care at all about the games themselves.
The most important thing to remember is having games preserved so they can be enjoyed and played by everyone. Some of these companies who are holding on to licences for long forgotten games are missing out on a huge audience and consumer base. I enjoy games in all their forms as long as the game runs well.
Always thought it was weird how some people told others how to enjoy their hobbies.
Gatekeeping in every hobby. There’s the “I was here before it was cool and you should listen to me”, the “I just want to learn, I think I want to learn from the OGs” and the “damnit. Too many gatekeepers here already, I guess I’ll find a new hobby”-types people in every hobby. And then there’s the guys like you who welcome everyone. Need more of that.
Yep its in every hobby, you always have the old head types who dont want to embrace new blood. Hobbies cant survive with just the OGs, then they will die with em and be long forgotten. Shouldnt create barriers of entry for any hobby, welcome everyone and share your wisdom if ya want but dont put people down or act high and mighty.. nobody got time for that!
We should be celebrating advancements in emulation because in the not too distant future, this may very well be how everybody excepting ultra-rich one percenters experiences these games, and they deserve to be preserved for future generations.
Legit point. If my 90s self went through a portal to today's era with the most arguments being lag, fps, pixel perfect, transparencies,
rgb's, fpga's, this mode that mode, these cables that controllers, resolutions, interlaced modes, progressive modes etc.
i would be like "what are you talking about?!? I just want to play the games!"
Mister is like a custom Japanese pink supercar science project you need to pamper every time you want to play around.
Sometimes I just want to kick back and relax in my Audi or Toyota.
As a security guard I can relate. I'm a professional Gate Keeper. No one can enter.
Unless Proper SOPs are followed regarding Access ♿ and Employee 🪪🆔...🛡️🪪🆔🚓🦺🤔🧐👮
challenge accepted
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@@videostash413 Rejected. Gate Keep wins! Fatality.
I sold my original NES and SNES when I was a late teenager, but in my early 20’s I got back into gaming and bought my first clone console back in like 2007, one of the early dual NES/SNES ones. This was despite already being able to play these games on my PC. Slowly over the years I’ve come to re purchase all the consoles I grew up with, along with a few nice CRT sets. I also have a fully loaded Launchbox setup on my PC. For handheld gaming, I have a modded GBA and GameGear, but I also have a Retroid Pocket that runs everything up to N64 & Dreamcast very nicely.
All that said, I have a friend that’s constantly hounding me about Analogue and FPGA.. here’s the thing.. I am not a visual or audiophile in the slightest. I grew up with cheap crts and all our game consoles hooked up via coaxial cable! I *love* the imperfections, I love a little bit of jank in my retro gaming. I *understand* why people enjoy FPGA, but I DONT want my games to be pixel perfect, that’s not how I remember, and that’s not how they were intended to be displayed imho. If I own and enjoy all the consoles, and flash carts/ collections of carts/discs for them, and also have MUCH less expensive alternatives as far as emulation is concerned, AND I enjoy playing on a crt via s-video/ composite av, why the hell would I dish out several hundred for an FGPA setup? For the nuanced differences between software and hardware emulation? Nah. My friends only rebuttal is “it’s the future of retro gaming”, not for me it isn’t, game how you want and I’ll continue gaming how I want!
Amen brother to everything you said. If you ain’t hurtin’ anyone with how you play your games, do your thing. This is why I love your channel, you’re just a down to Earth dude. Awesome channel, keep doing your thing.
@Madlittlepixel, this video made me realize "man, I can't believe I've been watching your videos for over four years! Time flies when you're having fun man. I appreciate these videos. I don't understand why gaming always has to be so tribal. It's unnecessary ad to use an old term from my childhood "corny." You have shown some of the coolest stuff anywhere. Whether it is for me or not I still tune in man because I love gaming. I'm glad you never have let any of the fools out there diminish your love for gaming. Cheers man!
I remember a while back, I downloaded a port of an old game. I was having a blast playing it thinking “ wow I haven’t physically had all of the hardware necessary to play this for 20 years“. I was shocked to later discover that a lot of people were unhappy with the port because they felt it was inferior to the original…. The thing is, it would have taken me 10 times the money and a lot more effort to even be able to play the original, and I was having a blast with what I have
You can play any retro game you want for free.
I just love all the options that are coming available for retro gaming. It’s advanced so much over the last 8 years or so since I got back into it. You can spend as little or as much as you like and still have a great time with generations of games at your fingertips. That’s why I love this channel.
thats how the internet is sometimes... a lot of contrarians and people who have non-constructive comments
People who have too much of their identity tied to the minutia of their hobby because that have nothing else going on/no personality.
Thank you so much for this. So refreshing to hear you are not going down the road some of these other channels are lately. I’ve been noticing more and more these guys turning their nose up at just another way for someone to enjoy playing games. I have a ton of these handhelds and I love the R35S. Hey I’m a weirdo. Lol but I LOVE it. It’s all about variety and having fun with whatever you like. Stay eclectic dude. 💪🎮
One of my favorite things about retrogaming is the options. There are so many ways to play and modify games now it’s a fantastic time. Why gatekeep?
Lol, seriously, I had a guy tell me it was pirating and thus very very bad to download the ROM of a 1980's Japanese Famicom game. One that requires a translation patch to play, so I'd have to rip the rom to patch it. I don't even own a Famicom, or a ripper, and I have no idea how to get ahold of the cart. Ebay I guess. Nah. I downloaded the ROM, patched it, played for 10 mins and decided it wasn't for me.
@@josephbradshaw6985 In my case, I've been seeing people telling me to mod my Nintendo 3DS so I could download every game for free, which also counts as piracy, and it seems like there's no way to convince those people that even with all the cool stuff you get for modding a 3DS, there are still people who are simply not willing to mod their systems because they like to play just the way it is. There are also people who might have a lot of digital games already downloaded before the eShop closed, and probably don't care about modding the 3DS because they probably feel that what they have is enough for them.
And also, you buy discontinued games from the second hand market, in my opinion it's not gonna give devs money anyhow, so just might as well sail the sea
@@bitelaserkhalif Yup. Downloading abandonware isn't the same as piracy.
It's morally acceptable instead, since that stuff is not made new anymore (Although it's illegal under law, but remember that moral does not equate lawfulness. Example is lobbying which is bribery but legal) IANAL@@josephbradshaw6985
Absolutely agree. Everyone is welcome to have their preferences for how they want to play games. No matter what though, the only true bullet point that needs to be checked off the list of "requirements" is that you are actually playing the games and HAVING FUN! How you get to that point does not matter. I myself am a huge collector of original hardware and official games, but I still have a couple of emulation devices that I use regularly for many types of games. A mini office PC serves as my gateway to Batocera so I can play arcade games that are either too expensive, too complicated to setup or just simply too hard to find and own. It also plays NES, SNES and Virtual Boy games, all of which I do not own currently or do not intend to own, on that same mini PC. Many great games on those systems are pretty pricey which makes my little Batocera machine even more valuable to me.
CRT gatekeepers also need to shut up once in awhile. I have a CRT in my setup, but it's nowhere near a requirement to play old games. I mostly use it to view old media like VHS, Video CD and Laserdisc. It also serves as my light gun TV, but since a CRT is required to use old light guns that's a point I will concede to the CRT gang any day. Most of my primary gaming for old consoles gets pumped into my RetroTink5X on my 4K Vizio. Though not required to use something like a RetroTink5x, it IS highly recommended to get a good quality gaming scaler of some kind to minimize latency. It doesn't have to be pricey either, even the RetroTink Mini is a great device that anyone could use. This is purely for the gaming experience so potential gamers don't get frustrated with bad controls from a laggy setup. Visuals are an afterthought so long as you're having fun.
I usually play my retro consoles on modern flat panels with the 4:3 picture stretched to 16:9, it's not my preferred option but it's all I have access to right now. I don't mind the 4:3 picture being stretched to 16:9 but my main argument for wanting a CRT (and I WILL get one eventually!) is for light gun support! Your old games and TV shows in general looking better on a CRT than on a modern flat panel is a nice bonus!
I've got to say that I loved the editing of that video and it was a great run too.
As for the gatekeeping its ridiculous, the most important part is playing the games and whatever is best/easiest for you. Sure I love original hardware but if someone would have shown me my current PC (for emulation) back in the 90's I'd have been playing on that so fast
"Just get a retropie" and "just get a PSP." If I ever hear those 2 phrases again it will be too soon. Also heard my fair share of "if you can't buy and play wild guns/hagane/earthbound/MUSHA on cartridges and original hardware you have no right to play."
People with no lives desperately want to control the one you have...
Some things never change.
Completely agree, love your retro games on whatever platform suits or you have available. No one should tell you how to play your games, no need for such game snobbery. I am impartial to scanlines though, whether on a CRT, framemeister or filters on an emulator but that's just my preference.
I remember talking to someone and I mentioned I beat paper mario the thousand year door for the first time and when I said I emulated it they kept telling me I didn't actually beat the game because I didn't play it on original hardware so emulation doesn't count
I love my MiSTer and Analog Pocket, if I tend to just reach for my Miyoo because I want to be able to shut off a game quick and resume just as fast in a tiny device. We have so much choice right now it’s the best time to be a retro gamer. But some people won’t ever be happy until people are just doing things their way
Been really enjoying these discussions MLP!
The retro community in Maryland killed me because I had a pandora box arcade
The synchronization between gameplay and rant to exactly 10 minutes is precision content creation right there.
Totally agreed, but you'll have those folks everywhere, i.e. Audiophiles who might tell you your Hi-Fi is junk and you should get xyz instead. I always try to engage a culture of live and let live and surround myself with people thinking the same, because the best retro gaming setup, Hi-Fi, TV, car, ... is the one you enjoy - period.
I agree and I love your youtube channel because you show so many options and talk abot them I love seening all the different emulation handhelds and the builds they use on them very informative and you seem more than fair and you dont give them softball reviews because they send them for review.
With more options for retro gaming than ever, I don't know why people feel the need to trash the way someone plays. I had 2 bookcases FULL of retro games that never got played. I sold all my carts and consoles and put together a hard drive with Launchbox and all the ROMs I wanted and now I can play more retro games than I was able to when I had the carts cause it so much faster to hop into a game without hunting it down, switching connections, etc
I prefer having individual cartridges on most systems but I got an NES multi cartridge and have loads of quality games, NES cartridges are a pain in the butt to get working so having a large selection on a single cartridge is a heaven send!
Gatekeeping and fanboys are the most irritating People not just in retrogaming, but in everything.
I really like playing retro games on any support, but the most annoying thing is as time past, I have less time playing videogames. Seeing channels like yours is fun and help cure that itch.
I’m all about physical media and original hardware. That’s just my thing. That said, I just want people to enjoy the games they play, however they choose to play them.
My only moral issue is emulation of new games that are still being marketed. That damages the hobby and will lead to devs taking even less chances.
Same. Abandonware and stuff you can't really get, emulating that isn't affecting anyone's sales. It might be hurting the value of your physical collection though. Like if I emulate instead of buying Little Samson (or Contra)? But you might WANT lower prices if you are a collector/player rather than a collector/investor.
For me, I got tired for fighting with my NES, and my save batteries started to go out, so I got a clone console and a multicart with a good save battery. I play with my nieces and nephews on an old CRT in the garage. Fun times. I just got a retron 3 and am saving up for some multicarts for SNES and Genesis. I also just set up an old computer that'll play Atari 2600, the littlest kids like those games, so simple!
@@josephbradshaw6985 I got a repro for Little Samson, and I feel just fine about that. Some of the market prices are beyond what I’m willing to even consider.
I’m glad I did it that way, because it’s a great game.
That is perfectly fair
Even among the MiSTer crowd, I've been seeing a lot of sour grapes with the MARS project now. I can understand purists trying to educate others when it comes to the "best" options out there, but it definitely can come off a bit preachy. This unfortunately is also a hobby that can get pretty expensive which always leads to a few bad actors looking down on others or feeling resentful because you can't acquire something. It happens in all sorts of circles--PC gamers and console wars, audiophiles falling down their own rabbit holes, the entire mechanical keyboard scene, etc. Personally, as a lifelong gamer, the enthusiasm for everything I grew up playing warms my heart: people modding hardware, preserving software, seeking out older tech, creating totally new devices, and exposing younger generations to stuff before their time is just amazing to see. I don't want anyone to feel unwelcome or left out!
Dude, Yes, and while we are at it, let's stop gatekeepping on food also. I get annoyed when people say you can't put this on that, or it's not a real this if you put that on it, or outright refuse to put a topping on. Eat food however you like, put whatever you want on a hotdog🌭 , taco🌮 / burrito 🌯, burger🍔, and pizza 🍍 🍕 .
Gatekeeping does suck, and even worse when some of the bigger names in the community get in on it. For example, I remember Mike Matei from AVGN posting on Twitter saying that if you used save states you weren't playing retro games the right way.
Thanks Ron, u r a delight to watch and listen to.
I see this gate keeping a lot on Facebook groups... Especially the "if you ain't playing on real hardware, you are doing it wrong" types. To me emulation is a cost-effective (be it buying a retro collection on a modern console FPGA, traditional emulation, multi carts, mini systems, everdrives or whatever) way to experience games I didn't get to play as a kid, or just replay games I loved playing as a kid and sharing them with my kids. But for those who have to spend lots of money on real hardware with real carts that's cool too, but believing you are somehow superior to everyone else is just wrong.
I agree with everything you said except the aspect ratio piece. If you are stretching 4:3 to 16:9, you are WRONG. 😉
I was mesmerised by how well your talk sync'd with your playthrough!
I agree, but as a 40 year old dude who has lovely memories of playing c64 and nintendo NES bootleg on CRT TV I still think this is the only way to go… (for me) 😊😊. Could you give us comparison between CRT and LCD display on some of consoles? Probably PSX, N64 or SNES, i kinda have a feeling they look and feel much better on the CRT. Anyway, thank you ❤
Hey man. Great video and I agree with you 100%. I am a long time viewer of this channel which got me totally hooked on the retrogaming scene - a long time ago. I am using used 1 liter mini PCs from eBay mostly now for my retrogaming. The reason I started looking for alternatives to the Raspberry Pi was the last year or so of non-availability of Pis - so i switched and am not going back. It works for me and I think it is a great option but I am not going to try and school people on the what I do it "better" or nopt. Anyhow I get your rant and you are correct. BTW remember when we were playing around with the Retro-bit Super Retrocade? I'll never forget that - it was fun working with you on getting the thumbnails all setup for the games - and trying to figure out why only some of the neo-geo games would work on it. That ended up being the file sizes of the games that were over a certain size. lol Anyhow keep up the good work and like you said it is whatever makes a person happy be it a monetary reason or just what is comfortable for the gamers. Take care. -Tom Gellert
I agree 100%. Today I play some N64 games on the Switch online and had fun. We have a lot of options to play those old games.
I'm glad gaming is so versatile to fit many different preferences.
I do a lot of retro gaming on an Anbernic RG35XX running MinUI. It's great.
I can’t like this video enough!
Coming from someone who has Pi’s, Mini PC’s, Retron 5 and an MiSTer.
Just enjoy the games and support the community.
Unbelievable things are happening on both software and hardware emulation.
I only listen to live music. It's not the same off a Stereo system. I only watch films in theaters. It's not the same as a big TV. It's great to enjoy media in it's original form, but Elvis is dead and the Theater only has Super hero flicks. Sometimes, gotta use alternatives.
Theater pricing has also gotten out of control. I have to sneak my 7-11 snacks in. Drive-in theaters were fun, too. Grab some White Castles and watch till 3AM.
Thought you were kidding. Music from a stereo is often better. The vibes from live can be better though. Do you only watch sports live too? 😂
@@Enigmalake I think he is kidding, but he has a point. Lots of ways to enjoy art and entertainment. I'm not so sure every way is equal, though, but different and have their own merits. First time I saw The Exorcist, I was tripping on acid on a cheap CRT TV. Seen it plenty of times with higher quality, but it's never been scarier. If my friends didn't stop me, I would have gone home and told my parents I was tripping.
I feel you on this
Gatekeeping sucks period.
Once this “retro-tekkie” bubble bursts, the landscape will be left with regular dudes who love classic games, however they’re played.
The collectors, the gear heads, the historians, the Japan-obsessed-they’ll always be around, but they’re getting older, selling off their collections, doing home repairs.
I hope it breaks so I can get some of this stuff affordably like Magical Chase for under $100 and so on.
@@XVa-uj8m I don't see how pricy games ever go down in price. The more we advance, less copies exists because some are lost or destroyed.
@@bustywaifusThe price will go down because there are less people willing to pay that price. If you’re looking to sell something for a set price that no one is willing to pay, you have to lower the price.
"The Japan-obsessed" I feel attacked. Do you mean people that only play Japanese consoles/games? If so, I was not aware that was a thing.
@@bustywaifus it's already happening. Can't say it will stay that way but I see prices falling back to Earth from NES to Dreamcast. Younger generations aren't gonna give a F about a GBA game that sold for $500 on eBay way back in the year 2023.
Some people need to often validate their purchases or to convince themselves that their way is the best way because they're insecure or maybe they have a superiority complex and in some cases they could be right that their way may be technically the best and most accurate. The thing is for some that may not matter as much, for some their way is good enough and that's fine.
This goes beyond just retro. On PC people fight over native resolution and DLSS, or PlayStation vs Xbox. I find it to be a waste of time to argue with some people over this stuff although it is possible to have a discussion over it and share opinions. It's often when some people can get emotional and passive aggressive over what's essentially a hobby around appreciating and enjoying gaming. Whatever way works for you.
It’s so ridiculous. Play how you want. I consider myself a retro gamer but I play most my retro games on the Switch. Do what you want. Why tell anyone they are wrong.
I don’t even know if that’s a real argument though. Who says it’s wrong? People might say original hardware is better, and in a lot of cases their right. Does it matter to you? Maybe maybe not. Input lag is inherent to modern displays but maybe you don’t care. That’s cool, but it is a worse experience. But then maybe the modern port has save states and you like using them or other extra features. So advantage modern port … and on and on.
There is no "on size fits all" solution. You touched on all of this, so I'm really just repeating it... but:
-There are different budgets
-There are different standards
-There are different sensitivities to things like color correctness and input lag
If all you like to do is play RPG's... FPGA solutions are probably a waste of money.
If you you want to play newer consoles... an FPGA is only going to get you so far.
I'm kind of a... I want to try it all, and I find myself bouncing between different devices for different reasons.
If I want to play a PS1 RPG... I'm probably going to play it on my $45 Ambernic... it has enough buttons, and I can easily safe the state and pick up play whenever I want.
If I want to play something where input lag is the kiss of death... Like Mike Tyson's Punchout!! I'm playing it on the MiSTer, because action games aren't as fun on the Analogue Pocket.
There are better solutions than others for different things, but they all come at different price points.
The correct answer is the one that fits your criteria.
I love the fact you try to cover everything. You're awesome and entertaining 👏
absolutely love your mantra and curiosity. "your game your way", and it's always fun to see the plethora of options, gameplay and hardwear you cover ... that most of us will never know about. keep your options open, we appreciate it.
One thing I learned over the years is some people just do not like emulation and will only game on OG hardware. If that's your thing more power to ya. I personally love retroarch for it's latency tweaks such as run ahead frames but it's not for everyone. How someone else plays does not affect me so you do you.
RetroArch is a HELL of a lot more convenient than having a pile of cartridges and wiring from multiple consoles, that’s for sure. I love being able to move from one system to the next seamlessly.
That one thing with people's opinions on what they do they think it is the right way. But any way that a person has to play games is right and shouldn't just tell other to do it their way. So I totally agree with your video. I have the older original Sega Genesis and other older consoles but do not tell people to buy those systems it is what they can afford.
As we get older, we become bitter of our interests and specialties.
I have a few gripes when it comes to retrogaming in the uk. One of them is people putting out youtube content and talk about the hardware but only play on emulators. Or they are literally stealing other people's content without giving people credit. Or just use wiki. There is someone in the uk called Lairds Lair (kieren hawkens) who does all that. Plus you get the content creators that are in it to make money, (Lady decade, tophat gaming man nostalgia nerd) who will get other people writing their scripts and invest no time in the hobby whilst standing infront of their collection whilst telling you 10 things you didnt know about street fighter whilst crying and ebegging. There are some good uk CZcamsrs that just don't get the credit they deserve (rose tinted spectrum is one) for having an original script and making it funny, but being totally honest about the subject matter.
Many of us appreciate your point of view on most of your content! Gamers can game wherever and however they want to, or can afford. Steam Deck and old PCs cover most emulation needs. Android helps too. Evercade VS is a fun change of pace with at least little manuals and cases. Soft modding a Mega Drive Mini 1 or 2 is super easy. Some of the retro games arcade and console updates on Switch and Steam are a solid avenue too.
Imagine telling someone they are having fun wrong.
Gamers would get fiercely fanatical about certain options? Never!
"Just get an Arcade 1up"
Just ignore everyone and be happy. Play what you like whatever way you like, life's way too short anyways.
Well said! I'm fortunate enough and work hard so I can play on all the options and I too bounce around for many reasons. Sometimes I am talking to a friend about something and BOOM we are playing their favorite game on a...fill in the blank. It's fun, it keeps the nostalgia alive and that's what I care about. Hell I have 14 original Midway arcades in my house fully restored with CRT monitors and I will sit and play the same game in mame lol. It just depends on the mood. Thanks for the content brotha!
If I had the room (and money), but for now I’m quite content with my 8BitDo Arcade Stick + various PC and Switch arcade collections and releases + MAME for games stuck in licensing hell.
I think we are in great times, we are the ones keeping gaming alive, not so much the companies who own the games. We make new ways to play the companies dont.
some truly powerful knowledge yuh dropped in this one, and still though...some people will just go about their time and not remember anything of some truth that was dropped. its always good to see other people trying to tell what is, and isnt. good show yo, as usual, keep up the great work for us all.
Indeed, what's a Mister?
people are freaking out on the "just get a mister" thing because of the announcement of Analogue N64.
Price and features were not announced for that product yet, but based of the guessed price and guessed features, the internet came to the conclusion that the Analogue N64 do not makes sense.
Been gaming since age four, and I've been in the emulation since Pasofami & iNES. I've seen many people do the gatekeeping thing as well. The worst experiences with said gatekeeper are the "console purist" that are cult like (and MEGA Karens when angered). Heck I've seen them trying to get those that emulate in trouble legally. Not all of them are like that especially now, but it was really bad back then (1996 - 2006). However with consoles & carts dying some have seen they error of their ways..... until they go into another zealot fandom/gatekeeping group. Unfortunately that is human nature to protect & defend even if it's for a stupid reason.
Gatekeeping is indeed stupid. I personally like FPGA options (mister, analogue pocket) for playing many retro games because for me, half the fun of gaming is about the tactile feel, and having systems with no inherent additional input lag scratches the itch perfectly for me. That being said, i wouldn't recommend either the pocket or the mister for someone on a budget that wants to jam on turn based RPGs for example. There's no right or wrong way to play retro games, but i think there definitely can be an optimal device that can be recommended based on what someone priorities in their retro gaming experience.
Love the video style Pixel. That first edit of you on the castle made me chuckle
FunCoLand; Detroit Area FunCoLands were all Right Across from the ToysRUs'!!
Loved that Place
yeah i still have some original hardware and games but i bought a tv that has hdmi ports, and only 3 of them at that - so i will load whatever devices i want with the games i want to play
@Madlittlepixel I saw a recommended video in my feeds a week or 2 ago someone reviewing a Pie5 not sure if it's out but looking forward too your video on the Pie5 if it's out ...
I mean, I use Nestopia for NES/NFC. So what?
Also, who else here did not know about that hidden 1-up in 4-1? I've never seen that before.
My personal preference when it comes to playing retro games is as follows: 8, 16 bit home console games (also PS1 and 32x too) is a modded NES Classic, for Saturn I have an original console and, for N64 I plan on buying one aswell, for GameCube i've got a retrocompatible Wii, when it comes to 90s and 2000s handheld games, I have a GameForce Chi, for DS I have a 3DS, for PSP I have a Vita.
i don't like using emulations. i have 2 old CRTs and i have original consoles that is well cared for. i play SMB3 on my original NES on my commodore monitor. if possible, i play on original hardware like it's 1995. i mostly use emulators to test games.
Unfortunately, someday as the systems and CRT's degrade emulation will become necessary to play them.
Especially in the case of region specific games. So many Japanese games never came to America or Europe and vise versa.
@@zenoblues7787 degrade? Maybe but my Atari 2600 is still working... My old commodore monitor, which was manufactured in 1984 is still working, my CRT manufactured in 90s still working...you can repair these systems...they will work if you properly maintain them... they won't be degrading, maybe in a hundred years but emulators will degrade too
Sure, but emulators can be upgraded to keep functioning with new hardware.
I'm not saying those systems and monitors are going away anytime soon, just that it's inevitable they'll stop working some day.
When that happens, future generations will still have some way to experience those older games.
I just want peopl to enjoy the games. Enjoy what I grew up with. I'm glad I found your channel because there were physical games out of my price range and emulation allows me to play those. Point is have fun enjoy the games however you enjoy them 😊
Thing is, a person finds an option they really like and they want to share the pros of their item. The thing they like about it does make it the best option for them. It's all about communication, which is never perfect.
I used to work at funcoland, and you ain’t kidding when you say it seems like yesterday! I don’t know WTF happened to the last 20 years, but they’re definitely not where I remember leaving them.
in addition some original platforms are still pretty affordable and if it’s in your budget do it. there’s an option for everyone’s situation and use case. Just game and enjoy! 1UP!
You're so right, it's all options and preference. Though I do play on official and unofficial emukation when it's convenient or the only affordable or viable option, I get the most out of games on the original hardware, with the original controllers and have my sub 720p consoles hooked up to CRT TVs.And even though I've managed to build a nice collection without spending too much on singular items, I do recognize the costs are just prohibitive or not worth what you get out of it for a lot of other people. Plus there is, let's be honest, the hassle of maintaining older hardware and the constant risk of stuff breaking down after years of use. The bottom line is, just enjoy games the way that works best for you, whatever means you use.
I got analogue pocket loving it
@MadLittlePixel i been watching your content for years because you cover a bit of everything with games, old and new and continue on brother
Personally I like to play physical games but only because I have been collecting since the 90’s and have over 1700 games. If I did not have a collection I would get a mister.
The fact that the term 'emulation' has been twisted into a four letter word and the fanboys wont accept that FPGA systems are %100 emulators just on the hardware level is hilarious. The hills people choose to die on, lol.
Same with using Everdrives, might as well just use emulation if you are using an Everdrive as the ROMs had to come from somewhere and an emulator can run the games better and in higher resolution and framerates.
Love this! I play retro games on my Z flip 5 and wee 2 BT controller. It's great! I can also play Xbox Live games, current android games and Antstream games in the app. It can also connect to my TV so it's the best all in one device! Ridiculously expensive but you get what you pay for. 🤷♂️
Emulation is the sole reason I have been able to play hundreds of games I otherwise would not have played. I had a SNES and a Genesis, NES, all the handhelds... But I never had a Turbografx. Or a 3DO. Or a Neo-Geo. I don't have access to a gigantic retro arcade full of the several hundred arcade games I love. I don't have a Metal Slug machine. I love Metal Slug. I want to play it. I want to play Samurai Shodown, Fatal Fury, and Die Hard. I'm dope at Die Hard. I can beat that game a hundred times and still play it. I wouldn't have been able to discover Wonder Boy 3 or Crusader Of Centy if not for emulation. To this day sometimes I boot up my XP laptop with my wired controller and play Japanese N64 games, translated RPGs, old PC games I want to try, etc. So many games are now available to me. Emulation is a fantastic tool for people who are not rich but want to play games that would be hard to play or even impossible otherwise. I'm a huge fan of it and encourage others to try games on emulators. Sure, buy the games if they're available and reasonable. Of course. But if you want to play Bit Trip or Balloon Kid or whatever, you don't need to track down a cart. It really is fine. Just play the games how you can. It's really fine
got elevator action saturn tribute half price ($7) in the eshop a couple months ago - last i checked that game for saturn was like $500 so play the games you want to play however you want to play them
The MiSTer is awesome, but it’s not the be all end all. They just recently released a cycle accurate mega drive core. So up until now, the previous core wasn’t as accurate as people assumed. Just because something is running on FPGA, it doesn’t meant it’s accurate. It’s all about the cores and how close they get to mimicking the original hardware.
Anyways, the MiSTer and RetroPi communities can be really annoying so I totally agree with you there.
NIce edit on the castle LOL
I completely agree with your thoughts on this. Gaming, collecting and preserving go so much deeper than just "own and play on original hardware" or "just emulate and call it a day". Personally, I like both options. I collect original carts and yes, I'm actually a person that backs them up so I can play them on my own devices whatever way I feel like. For me, it's actually a great way to keep track of and catalog my collection. Using portables like the Miyoo Mini Plus allows me to get in some gaming on a lunch break so my purchases are not just sitting in my back catalog. Original software is great because at the end of the day, it's a physical license. However, emulation will save the day when the original copies eventually fail and end up in some museum.
Options are a good thing. How you limit those options are based on personal preference and every method valid. We game for fun and for some of us, it's also an education on our favorite hobby. At the end of the day, you do you.
My personal preference is og hardware, flashcart and a crt but i also happily play using emulation when i can't be fussed setting everything up and crt filters in modern emulators are pretty good imo
Ron - We need another pi build!!
Main qeustion is.. what version of the Super Mario you are playing :D, nice video!
there are just a few oldschool games, which i play still today. mayber 25 or something. but i love them
I now know why your name is MAD little pixel 😂
I agree, I only own an emulation arcade retro box (that you recommended), a hacked PS vita and a hacked 3DS.
These are more than sufficient to play the games I like in the limited time I have in my busy family life 🇬🇧
For me emulation has too many benefits to ignore. While not the best option, you can have tens of thousands of games on a micro-SD card. With Retroarch shaders you can get a very convincing CRT look. You can play NES games with the gameboy dmg screen and at the same resolution as the original NES, you can upscale, one of the greatest features...SAVE STATES. You can beat games without mastering them...great for us adults. etc etc etc.
Retro Gatekeeping Elitists are so pathetic...I completely left that scene because of it. Such a turn off....
I just wanna game and do so with the most accessible way I can and I talk about not gatekeeping in gaming, at all.